Falling Into Battle by Andrew Wareham

Author:Andrew Wareham [Wareham, Andrew]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: PublishNation
Published: 2020-03-15T22:00:00+00:00

The Germans reformed to the east while Richard led his half company west, reaching the canal with no further casualties.

“How many lost, Sergeant?”

“Just five more, sir. Four of them dead – firing from cover, like we was, they mostly either hits the head or misses completely, sir. One of ours wounded; Private Thomas, clipped across the side of his cheek and ripped half his ear’ole off. Blood everywhere and it hurts, but it ain’t too bad as long as it don’t go rotten on him. Going to scar him up a bit, that’s all.”

“Nine dead already and Thomas won’t be carrying his rifle. Three existing wounded who ought to go for treatment when they can. Have to get them back as soon as it’s practical. Not too good seeing as we started with thirty-nine including you.”

“Could be worse, sir. Twenty-six of us left untouched and all of them know what it’s about now. Best we work our way along this bit of a track by the stream, sir, and make it to the village and set ourselves up where we can hold the bridge. The lads will be able to get some kip in comfort in the village. Be able to cook up a meal and eat it sitting at a table. Be a chance to wash up as well. All of them will be better for getting a shave and cleaning themselves. Use a proper outhouse, too, instead of squatting behind a bush. Makes a difference, sir.”

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